Master of Arts in Anthropology

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MA Foci

With the Master of Arts in Anthropology, you can choose from three focus areas:

  • Archaeology
  • Linguistic Anthropology 
  • Sociocultural Anthropology

The Colorado Plateau: Location, Location, Location

Our graduate program involves direct field experiences on the Colorado Plateau, in other regions of the United States and internationally, depending on your areas of interest. Your field opportunities are increased by our close cooperation with local, state, and federal organizations and agencies, including the:

  • Museum of Northern Arizona
  • Navajo Nation Archaeology Department
  • US Forest Service
  • Wupatki National Monument
  • Grand Canyon National Park

Applied Anthropology Emphasis

Our Applied Anthropology Emphasis is internship-oriented, and is devoted to helping you enter the expanding non-academic job market in applied anthropology. This program involves:

  • Research
  • Intervention
  • Management
  • Advocacy in Service to Groups and Organizations

For this track, you must complete at least 43 hours of coursework, including writing and successful defense of an internship thesis.

The internship track requires a predefined sequence of coursework in order to complete the degree in two years.

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Applied Anthropology Emphasis Ffoci

You can choose from three foci:

Research emphasis

The research/thesis emphasis, a more traditional master’s program, allows you to pursue independently designed research goals. If you’re interested in further graduate study or a career in academia or research, this emphasis can provide valuable experience.

For this track, you must complete at least 37 hours of coursework, including a research-based thesis that you must successfully defend. The thesis track provides a bit more flexibility when it comes to coursework sequence than the applied track.  However, certain classes do need to be taken during specific semesters, so plan carefully with your adviser’s help.  

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Research Emphasis Foci

You can choose from three foci: